THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
Georgia DPH confirms case of measles
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health confirms a case of the measles in an unvaccinated resident of the metro Atlanta Area. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case…
South Health District counties awarded Car Seat Mini-Grant
VALDOSTA - All South Health District's health departments have recently been awarded the 2024 Car Seat Mini-Grant by the Georgia DPH. Release: All 10 of South Health District’s health departments have been awarded the 2024…
GA DPH investigates possible applesauce pouch lead poisoning
ATLANTA - The GA Department of Public Health investigates potential cases of lead poisoning from recalled cinnamon applesauce pouch products. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is investigating several potential cases of high blood lead…
Extreme heat raises health concerns in Georgia
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health urges Georgians to stay cool, hydrated, and informed during the recent high temperatures. Release: With temperatures expected to be in the high 90’s throughout the state for…
Georgia experiencing an uptick in COVID cases
ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health is reporting an uptick in new COVID cases and hospitalizations. Release: While the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeing an uptick in new COVID cases…
Lowndes pools test positive for West Nile Virus
LOWNDES CO. - Two pools in Lowndes County have tested positive for West Nile Virus prompting residents to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. Release: Two mosquito pools in Lowndes County have tested positive for West Nile Virus…
Georgia DPH District Health Director retiring
Photo: Current District Health Director Dr. William Grow (center) was presented with a plaque thanking him for his service. He is pictured with Deputy District Health Dwain Butler (left) and incoming District Health Director Dr.…
DPH seeks public comments on health grant
ATLANTA - The Georgia DPH seeks public comments on the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant for the fiscal year 2023. Release: The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking public comment on our…